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United States sanctions Raul Castro's grandson and the Banco Exterior de Cuba
The sanctions include Fidel Ernesto Castro Calis and several key entities of the Cuban economy, according to the Department of the Treasury.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on Fidel Ernesto Castro Calis, grandson of Cuban leader Raul Castro, adding the Banco Exterior de Cuba to its blacklist along with companies linked to key sectors of the Cuban economy.
The sanctions were announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who stated that these decisions reflect President Trump's vision of a free Cuba. Rubio emphasized the importance of these measures in the current context of relations between the United States and Cuba.
In addition to the Banco Exterior de Cuba, the sanctions also affect companies operating in strategic sectors such as nickel and oil, which represents a significant impact on the Cuban economy.
On another note, days earlier, the New York Times reported on the connection of another grandson of Fidel Castro with the Cuban mafia in Mexico, highlighting a complicated landscape in Cuban domestic politics and its international repercussions.
These measures are part of a broader strategy by the U.S. government to pressure the Cuban regime, which has faced criticism for its treatment of dissent and human rights.